I agree that Cancellara showed himself too early. But I also think that the Spanish misplayed the last 5-7km. Once Evans went on his own, Valverde and Sanchez should have done something (if they could at that point). Three guys in the final selection of 10 and only getting third is NOT a good showing. With Rodriguez having spent 100km in the break they had to have known that he wasn't playing coy up front, he just wasn't going to bring Evans back.
If Valverde was hurting as was reported, he should have killed himself to bring Sanchez close.
BTW, Evans did play it really well and was obviously very strong, so good for him.
If Valverde was hurting as was reported, he should have killed himself to bring Sanchez close.
BTW, Evans did play it really well and was obviously very strong, so good for him.